Economics Centre
Your comprehensive source for the latest unbiased economic insights.
Delivered by industry-respected experts, Central 1’s Economics Centre provides subscriber- exclusive economic market intelligence our clients need to stay informed and support their operations and strategic planning:
Comprehensive reporting
From interest rates surveys and forecasts, housing market analysis, to macro-economic forecasting, our reports cover the economic factors that may affect you.
In-depth regional insight
Our experts go beyond the national perspective, delivering region-centric economic analysis and forecasting.
Credit union focused
The Economics Centre and its insights are specifically designed to support the credit union system’s planning, forecasting and linked to credit union system performance.
What’s new
May 11, 2026
Regional Residential Mortgage Market Overview 2025Q4
May 11, 2026
B.C. Interest Rate Survey – May 11, 2026
May 11, 2026
Ontario Interest Rate Survey – May 11, 2026
Experts on hand
Leverage economic insights from the industry’s most respected economists. Regularly featured in major publications and invited to speak at key events across Canada, they have decades of experience as your source of market intelligence.
Value-added tools & resources
Go beyond written reports to support your decision-making. Via the Economics Centre, you’ll also have access to our webinars, industry presentation recordings and our “Ask an Economist” function to answer any burning questions you have.
Access over 25 reports offering timely, topical economic insights
Current Economic Trends
- Weekly Briefings (BC/ON)
- Bank of Canada Interest Rate Announcement Commentary
- Provincial Budget Reviews
- Federal Budget Reviews
- Economic Commentaries
Regional Analysis
- Regional Economic Dashboard – Quarterly
- Labour Market Reports – Monthly
- MLS® Report – Monthly
- Employment Insurance Report (BC/ON)
- National Insolvencies Report – Quarterly
- Quarterly Regional Insolvencies Report (BC/ON)
- Regional Economic Reports (BC/ON)
Forecast / Outlook Reports
- Economic Outlook (BC/ON)
- Interest Rate Forecast
- Monthly Forecast Tables
Credit Union Reports
- Banks vs Credit Unions Market Share Report (BC/ON)
- Interest Rate Survey (BC/ON)
- Broker Rate Survey
- Credit Union System Financial Performance
- System Forecast